Prospect, Kentucky
Prospect has an average healthcare access score of 88/100 (Excellent Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 42 points above the Kentucky state average of 46. And 44 points above the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Excellent Access
Grade: B+
1 ZIP code in Prospect
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Prospect. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Prospect
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40059 | 88 | Excellent Access | B+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Prospect
How good is healthcare access in Prospect, Kentucky?
Prospect has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 88/100 (Excellent Access), measured across 1 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Prospect has the best healthcare?
ZIP 40059 scores highest in Prospect at 88/100, while ZIP 40059 scores lowest at 88/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Prospect have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Prospect currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Prospect?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Prospect residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Prospect?
Prospect contains 1 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Prospect average healthcare access score of 88/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 1 ZIP code in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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